This new book is the third of a multi-volume series covering the complete history of Germany's legendary World War II jet fighter, the Messerschmitt Me 262. Featured here are the Me 262 ""A"" series types from the A-1a jabo through the A-5 and including bomber, recon, night-fighter and other variants. Forthcoming volumes in the series will cover additional production types and unusual design versions.

The pilot-operated Bachem Ba 349 "Natter" ("Adder") was one of several unexpected new weapons Germany was seeking to perfect for a more effective defense against Allied heavy bombers. The idea of the ground-to-air missile to slow down, if not stop, attacking aircraft was one of the greatest developments to come out of World War II, and Germany led the field. David Myhra has taken 240 photographs and illustrations from his collection and presents the world's first defense interceptor missile - the manned Ba 349 "Natter."

Rare history of the the secretive and seldom photographed Me 209 V1, V2, V3, and V4 prototypes.

Detailed history of Kurt Tank's legendary twin Jumo 213A piston engine powered Ta 154 night fighter - the German "Moskito."

A detailed look at the aircraft proposed by Gotha to replace the Horten Ho 229, which had already been selected for series production by the RLM. Includes a comparison of the two aircraft, as well as firsthand interviews with those involved in the program.

This new book is the first of a multi-volume series covering the complete history of Germany's legendary World War II jet fighter the Messerschmitt Me 262. Featured in this volume are the early Me 262 concept and wind tunnel designs. This includes all of the Me 262 "Versuch" or research design prototypes and the pre-production "Serein" or S-type flight test machines. Later volumes will cover production types and unusual design variants.

This new book is the second of a multi-volume series covering the complete history of Germany's legendary World War II jet fighter the Messerschmitt Me 262. Featured in this volume is the Me 262A-1a, the standard fighter variant. Later volumes will cover additional production types and unusual design versions.